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About This Case
On Sunday 8 March 2020, the Ruby Princess cruise ship departed Circular Quay.
After an 11-day round trip to New Zealand, the ship docked in Sydney on Thursday 19 March. Ruby Princess passengers were permitted to disembark at Sydney’s Circular Quay and return to their homes.
Since leaving the ship, over 700 passengers were diagnosed with COVID-19.
Passengers on the Ruby Princess consisted of Australian residents, as well as US citizens and citizens of a number of other countries.
Source: Shine Lawyers
Who May Be Eligible
The class action sought compensation for the following groups of people: Passengers on the Ruby Princess that departed Circular Quay on 8 March 2020 (regardless of whether or not they contracted the coronavirus). AND Executor, administrator or personal representatives of the estate of a passenger who contracted coronavirus on the cruise and subsequently passed away. AND People who are a family member or loved one of an ill or deceased passenger and who suffered a psychiatric injury as a result of their loved one contracting the virus on the cruise.
Source: Shine Lawyers
How to Register
Registration for the Ruby Princess Coronavirus Class Action is now closed. If you think you may have a claim for compensation in relation to the cruise, you should seek legal advice without delay.
Source: Shine Lawyers
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